Meetings and Conferences
Information on AOTA and MAOT conferences is published in OT Practice, listed on the AOTA/MAOT websites, and is mailed or emailed to all members. In general, the AOTA Annual Conference occurs in the Spring (March or April), and MAOT conferences occur in the Fall (October or November) and in the Spring (March).
AOTA also sponsors a Student Conclave in the Fall of each year (usually November), providing programming for students from occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs. The Conclave usually includes educational sessions, mock interview sessions, resume critiques, and opportunities to speak with leaders and experts.
Students are encouraged to participate in AOTA and MAOT meetings and conferences. Students are encouraged to meet with course faculty or their advisor to plan make-up for missed work. If conferences overlap with classes, lab sessions, or fieldwork experiences, the student must obtain permission in advance from the course faculty and Program Director, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, and/or the fieldwork facility.